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LS55 EKE

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

141,668 mi
Last recorded141,668 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 EKE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 141,668 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 141,668 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 141,661 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet open light on

Pass 1 Oct 2020 138,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 133,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 133,413 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 129,500 miles

Coolant leak expansion bottle cracked ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component dampness around rack (2.3.3b)

engine covers and or under trays fitted

engine management light on indicating there is a fault

exhaust/mounting points corroded,rear hanger broken exhaust still supported

Fail 23 Mar 2018 129,500 miles

Coolant leak expansion bottle cracked ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component dampness around rack (2.3.3b)

engine covers and or under trays fitted

engine management light on indicating there is a fault

exhaust/mounting points corroded,rear hanger broken exhaust still supported

Pass 3 Mar 2017 123,045 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

engine manegment light on

exhaust/mounting points corroded,rear hanger broken exhaust still supported

test carried out in wet conditions

Fail 3 Mar 2017 123,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing very bad inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limmit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

engine manegment light on

exhaust/mounting points corroded,rear hanger broken exhaust still supported

test carried out in wet conditions

Pass 31 Mar 2016 116,175 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 109,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on

exhausts system corroded+heat sheld dropped down onto rear exhaust section

few little chips in windscreen

front disc lipped/corroded around edge

Fail 21 Mar 2015 109,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on

exhausts system corroded+heat sheld dropped down onto rear exhaust section

few little chips in windscreen

front disc lipped/corroded around edge

nearside rear tyre has age cracking in tread advices change

Pass 15 Mar 2014 103,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 103,080 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 98,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

mot under wet conditions

Pass 22 Mar 2012 92,005 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 92,005 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 81,831 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light staying on

Fail 23 Feb 2010 73,331 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 73,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 61,579 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 61,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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LS55 EKE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2005 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 83,495 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS55 EKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LS55 EKE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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